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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,520.84, 888,058.89 and 357,040.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,520.84, 888,058.89 and 357,040.23 is: 492,715.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,520.84 : 888,058.89 = 357,040.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,520.84/888,058.89 = 357,040.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,520.84x = 888,058.89 × 357,040.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,520.84x = 317,072,750,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,072,750,339.15/643,520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,715.59

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